Panama Analyzes Extending Metro LineTuesday, May 18, 2010 Authorities will analyze the possibility of extending the first line of the upcoming metro system up to the area known as “San Isidro”. The current public acquisition process for the metro, which is well underway, comprises building the first line from Albrook up to Los Andes. Panama to Preselect Companies for Metro ContractWednesday, January 6, 2010 Companies can submit their proposals starting today, January 6th, and up to February 8th. Roberto Roy, Metro Secretary, presented the Executive studies and recommendations for the design and construction of the first Metro line in the City of Panama. Panamanian Metro Route Could be ExtendedWednesday, January 20, 2010 The Metro Secretary does not rule out extending the first route of the metro system up to San Isidro. Such was the response of Metro Secretary Roberto Roy, when asked about a potential extension of the route by some interested companies. He added that the topic will be studied with the Economy ministry. Panama Modifies Bidding Rules for MetroThursday, January 28, 2010 The Metro Secretary announced that the updated bidding rules can be downloaded from PanamaCompra since yesterday. These modifications were included by request of some of the companies interested in developing the Metro System of Panama City. 48 Companies Bidding for Panamanian Metro ConsultancyFriday, August 28, 2009 Experts hired by IDB and CAF will choose the best six proposals next week. Roberto Roy, Metro secretary, reported that once the six proposals are chosen, they will be evaluated and reviewed in a 30 day period. Panamanian Metro Bid Will be Opened on October 29Tuesday, October 12, 2010 On that date, the opening of envelopes containing the proposals submitted by consortiums will take place. The companies which submitted bids are Consorcio Line One, composed of FCC and Norberto Odebrecht Construction with Alstom trains, and the Italian Group Metro Panama, consisting of Impregilo, Astaldi and Ghella with Ansaldo Breda trains. Panama: SONDA to Provide Metro's Ticket SystemWednesday, November 13, 2013 The company will be responsible for the supply and installation of the equipment required for the operation of the system to charge passengers. Panamaamerica.com.pa reports: "... SONDA will be responsible for delivering and implementing the equipment required for the operation of fare collection system for Metro Line 1 ..." Panama Metro Starts OperatingMonday, April 7, 2014 Thirty-eight months after the first earth works were made, 13.7 kilometers of the first Metro line of Panama City has been opened. The first Metro line of Panama began operating on Saturday April 5 with 19 trains that made stops at 12 stations. Panama Metro To Start Tests in DecemberTuesday, September 24, 2013 In late 2013 and early 2014 "dry run" tests will be carried out of the metro system, a phase during which passengers will be able to use the transportation system without paying fares. Panamaamerica.com.pa reports that "the Presidency Minister, Roberto Henriquez, announced that in January the subway system will be operating for free". 70 Companies Interested in Panamanian MetroMonday, February 8, 2010 The Metro Secretary has not ruled out creating consortiums by grouping companies. A similar situation occurred when the PCA put out to tender the third set of locks of the Panama Canal Expansion. Metro Construction Will Require 3.000 WorkersTuesday, April 27, 2010 3.000 workers will be employed to build the 14 kilometers of the first line of Panama’s upcoming metro system. Roberto Roy, Metro Secretary, explained that the winning consortium will be responsible of hiring and administering the payroll. Panama: $334 million Contract for Metro Line 2Thursday, September 24, 2015 The consortium led by France's Alstom won the contract to supply the integrated system including 21 trains, substations and command systems for the trains. Alstom, the leader of the consortium that won the tender, has been commissioned to provide the trains and launch Line 1. The contract for Line 2 of Metro de Panama states that the consortium will provide all trains, stations and operate the line. Metro Line 2 to be Tendered in 2013Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Studies of passenger demand are underway and this year, the design plans will be started for Line 2 of the Panamanian Metro system . Line 2, which will be only in an elevated form, will join the sector December 24 with the intersection of San Miguelito in the capital, said Robert Roy, secretary of the Metro. Panama: The Last Tender for the MetroThursday, June 28, 2012 Before the end of 2012 authorities will put out to tender the building that will house the Operations Center, from where the subway will be controlled. An article in Pa-digital.com reports that "The engineer Roberto Roy, secretary of Metro, said that these structures will be located in the area known as "patios y talleres" located in Albrook. This is the place where trains will go from 12:00 pm until 4:30 am to be cleaned and maintained overnight. 6 Consortiums Bidding for Panamanian MetroMonday, August 31, 2009 IDB and CAF announced the six consortiums pre-selected for advising through the entire Metro project. These are URS Holdings Inc. (U.S.A.), Parsons-Brinkerhoff (U.S.A.), Metro de Madrid (Spain) , Metro de Barcelona (Spain) , COTEBA (France) y POYRY/Cal y Mayor y Asociados (Switzerland and Mexico), informed Roberto Roy, executive secretary of the Panamanian Metro. |
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